{"product_id":"100-seeds-purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea-heirloom-flower","title":"100 Seeds Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Heirloom Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a hardy perennial wildflower prized for its prominent, cone-shaped centers surrounded by drooping purple-pink petals. Blooming through summer into early fall, it adds long-lasting color and vertical interest to borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, and its sturdy stems make it a favorite for fresh and dried cut arrangements.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis adaptable native perennial performs well in mixed beds, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings, tolerating heat and periodic dry spells once established. Its seed heads persist into winter, extending seasonal interest, while its nectar-rich blooms draw bees and butterflies throughout the growing season.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Echinacea purpurea\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, average to lean soil\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 3-9\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 10-21 days at 65-70F; cold stratification for 2-4 weeks improves results\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil; needs light to germinate\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 18-24 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Drought tolerant once established; deadhead to prolong bloom\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664759914632,"sku":"BLOOM-016","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.8019101501_aaim.jpg?v=1791898668","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/100-seeds-purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea-heirloom-flower","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}